Event Description
From the NOBCChE Site
It is our pleasure to invite you to attend NOBCChE’s 51st Annual Meeting, September 30-October 3, 2024 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida. Each year, the Annual Conference provides opportunities for networking and mentorship between students of all levels and professionals. In addition, the conference creates a venue for scientific dialogue through technical programming, as well as personal and professional development for students and early/mid-career professionals. Some of our signature events include the Winifred Burks-Houck Luncheon, the Percy Julian Luncheon, and the NOBCChE Awards Ceremony!
Call for Technical Session Abstracts
Undergraduate students are invited to submit for a poster presentation. You may apply for an Advancing Science Conference Grant (ASCG) through the same form. The deadline is June 24. Submit here
Submissions are closed for graduate students and post-docs.
Call for Proposals
Have an idea for a workshop or seminar at the conference? Submit a proposal! The deadline for submissions has passed.
Award Nominations
Nominations are currently being accepted for the NOBCChE Awards, which will be presented at the conference. The deadline for submissions has passed.
Advancing Science Conference Grant Applications
Undergraduate and graduate students and post-docs may apply for an ASCG grant to assist with conference costs through the Call for Abstracts. To qualify for a grant you will need to present a podium talk (graduate and post-docs) or a poster (undergraduate, graduate and post-docs). The deadline to submit has passed.
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Green and Sustainable Chemistry for the Improvement of Life- Supporting the Incorporation of Green Chemistry in the Undergraduate Curriculum
By Dr. Deborah Bromfield-Lee and Dr. Monica Nyansa
October 1st, 2024 | Gatlin E5, Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, Orlando FL
Beyond Benign, a global nonprofit, recognized for its advocacy in green chemistry education, champions the integration of green chemistry and sustainable practices into chemistry curricula through collaborative development and dissemination of resources through its flagship programs, the Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) and the newly launched online Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) platform. Both the GCC and GCTLC aim to empower educators to cultivate a generation of scientists adept at addressing global challenges, including those from underrepresented communities, through sustainable chemistry practices. The goal of this session is to empower professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to integrate green chemistry and sustainability principles into their chemistry curriculum, aligning with the 2023 American Chemical Society's (ACS) Guidelines for Bachelor’s Degree Program, which state as a critical requirement that, to maintain or obtain ACS approval, the curriculum must provide students with a working knowledge of the Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry. Furthermore, this session serves as a call to action for professionals to become agents of change in training scientists from underrepresented communities and invites them into the creation process. During the session, attendees will gain insights into practical approaches for integrating green chemistry into undergraduate chemistry programs. The discussion will also address common barriers to implementation and highlight available resources from Beyond Benign to support educators on their green chemistry and sustainability journey, including the newly launched online Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) platform.
This session is intended for young professionals, Mid-Career professionals, Distinguished professionals and senior graduate students.